I am picky at shoes since my foot is slightly out of shape due to an car accident. I am lucky enough to find two stores in Taiwan which I personally think they have good shoes. One is MAGY, which has show cases in all major department stores. The other one is Shoes Party, which only sells over internet.
MAGY's shoes are not always following the newest trends, which fits my style perfectly. And the reason I am in love with Shoes Party is that they stuff thicker in inner side of shoes. The obvious effect is when I wear high heels. The same 5-cm height heels, I can stand longer with their heels than others. Not only heels, Shoes Party also have other great shoes.
Last time, I was planned to wear the same casual shoes for a 5-day trip with friends. I received a pair of sheep-skin flat casual shoes the day before departure. I tried the shoes on and felt really comfortable. Since it was raining for several days, I was afraid that the only pair of shoes might get wet and no alternative. So I decided to wear my new pair of casual shoes at last minute. I was surprised and glad I had wore them on the trip. I walked around 12 hours with them later that day. Except the muscle sore due to the long walking, I didn't have any discomfort. The more amazing thing was at the second day. It was raining like typhoon day and water was everywhere on the side roads. The shoes weren't soaked at all. My conclusion after that trip is that it's great shoes!
Showing posts with label Life. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Life. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
0187. Good Shoes
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
0186. Senior High Memory
I was among the first graduates in my senior high school. This year, they made a miniature school bag. I can really use it too :)
Monday, August 09, 2010
0184. Praise Him on the Piano
(Note: I wrote this in Chinese first then translate. So please excuse me if the writing is not fluent.)
I have been neighbour with music since I was little, especially church music. I was in the church children choir in kindergarten and elementary, and attend adult church choir from junior high. My mother sent me to children music class and two years of piano lessons. I wasn't enjoyed playing at that time and never thought I will start my piano service in church from grade 6. I remembered Sunday school didn't have a teacher who could play piano at service. So they asked me, who was only grade 6 and had no clue what service is about, to play. Even though I am not always singing or playing since then, music is still one of my favourite past time activities. That is because I have understood one thing since my elementary that singing is a happy thing to do which can get rid of bad mood.
Hymns and other church songs were my help when I was away from home for my undergrad study. I often did my math homework in my dorm while having CD or radio playing. Sometimes, I would worship with CD. Those music and worship not only helped me study in clearer mind, but also comfort the lonely and lost feeling. I learnt quite a number of songs at that period of time, and understood that those music and worship help me get closer to God, put away my own opinion easier, and happier. The new idea about playing piano was established there as well.
One day, I was looking around in the local Christian bookstore. There was a CD caught my eyes. The title is "Praise Him on the Piano". That moment I knew that is what I am going to do -- Praise Him on the Piano for the rest of my life! I guess you could say it is a call from God. From that point on, I love to play piano more, not for the services but really want to praise through playing. I started to enjoy and treasure those playing times. Sometimes, I would open a hymn book and play. Maybe some worship after playing a hymn. Sometimes, I would let my fingers go freely on the keys, playing melody that came out. I don't have piano or keyboard after moving back to Taiwan for work. Therefore, I often want to occupy the piano for a while when I have a chance. And usually, I don't have any music sheet with me too. Now memorization is a good thing, thanks to a brother who encouraged us that we should be able to play all the songs without music sheet, which we can sing. Thus, I memorize some hymns on purpose. (But I didn't memorize fully my favourite two songs. I guess because I rarely play them.)
I love to hear Sister Gerta play. Her playing is always good. Several of us asked her once how come she could play so well. We were thinking the skills. But Sister Gerta only told us to seek God earnestly. Well, we didn't know how to ask more when we got this standard answer. I knew she is right though. Music has tremendous impact on people. All the thoughts and emotion of player will be expressed out through music playing. Thus, playing any instrument is enjoyed not only by the player but also whoever heard. And therefore, I might have helped others when I worship or service through praising God on the piano. It's been over ten years since I started practice inner life. My skill might not get any better but I know my praise on piano will go deeper whenever I close to God more. I often pray to God that let my playing become others' blessing. Oh how I wish I have a piano or keyboard right now!
No matter what happened in the future, I will always praise Him on the piano! My favourite way of praise ^^
Note: Published in the newsletter of ShiLin Zion Church, 2010 Aug edition
Saturday, May 08, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
0181. I didn't volunteer!
I am not funny type of person. I am not particular like being under spot light either.
In fact, I don't want to be a person who is able to do or handle everything.
I just have a little more open and willingness to do when no one wishes to do.
Many my abilities are products of pressures.
So do not envy me. Just try to do the things you don't normally do and you will have those abilities as well.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
0180. Emotion
The end of last weekend
shock
can not help it
anger
defeated
disappointed
want to flee
want to cry but not tears
struggle
want to give up
Friday, July 03, 2009
0172. Housing II
I moved last month and loads of house chores to do. At the same time, the thought of getting myself an apartment comes back to me. It seems like it was from God that I wanted to get an apartment a few months back. I tell you the truth that right now I don't have any energy to do this, totally lock of motivation. If that idea was from God, I have to praise the Lord my God for this. He truly knows that I don't want to and have no time to looking for an apartment. He is so nice to me. Now I am anticipating what will become next.
Friday, June 19, 2009
0171. The Month of Losing Money
I have joined quite a bit of membership in Taiwan over last few years. My birthday happens in this month, so I receive quite a numbers of coupons or specials. All they want to do is digging out more $$$ from my wallet. I have to say those are so attractive. My conclusion is that my wallet is losing the most of blood in the month of my birthday.
May God grant me the stronger self-control on this area.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
0167. The First Apartment I Loved
I saw an apartment I love in every way a month and half ago. I have some concerns and didn't go for it. First is about money. Second, it is the first apartment I visit in that area. The apartment was sold last week. Since I pray that wait for me if it is mine, so I didn't feel bad. On the other hand, I didn't have conclusion on the money side. So I think I am not that ready to purchase one. Seven more months till the end of year, loads of time to get one place for myself.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Saturday, November 29, 2008
0161. The Black Breaded Bible Man
I made my mind to see this show when I saw the advertisement a few months back. You could also say I am lazy. This is the faster way to understand Dr. MacKay.
The drama was written by Taiwaners. I couldn't tell whether it is good or bad 'cause my understanding of music is still limited. On the other hand, I was amazed by the stage and the actor. The stage used several U shape platforms, which have adjustable hight on either side of platform. It used different hight to create different views such as in boat and mountain side. The actor who portraits MacKay is a Caucasian and is popular lately in New York. Most of his lines or singing is in Taiwanese except a small part. His pronunciation of Taiwanese is not so bad in the drama.
I feel that I am not taking serious and faithful to God after watching this show. I am hoping I will truely know God and follow faithfully.
Friday, November 28, 2008
0160. Green Breeze Chateau
Today, it is off-site meeting. We went to Green Breeze Chateau, Tao Yuan store. I was surprised by the backyard. It certainly doesn't feel like in Taiwan. 
Friday, October 31, 2008
0158. Mr. Mark Bakery
A friend introduced the multi-grain bread from Mr. Mark bakery a while ago. Bread is not my first choice of food. But I love multi-grain bread after trying it. Now, Mr. Mark bakery opened a store nearby where I live. I purchased some when I passed by a few days ago.
Multi-grain bread is more expensive than the regular ones. I prefer them, besides good taste, mainly because nuitrition. Multi-grain bread usually has many ingridents that we don't normally eat and more than ten kinds of them. It certainly balance my nuitrition, especially I dine out all the time.
Besides eat with milk or coffee, I also eat at lunch or dinner. Two piece of thick bread with pre-made package from MacKay Hospital is a good portion for lunch or dinner.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
0157. Rainboots
I was looking for something to wear during raining day. This is because I walk to work most of time. I don't want to wear good shoes in the raining day. Too much water will shorten shoe life, especially shoes I like.
Early this year, I found a pair of rain boots. The height is about my mid-calf, which is a good height. The big different from those plastic working boots or traditional yellow raining boots is style. It still made by plastic materials but with a little heel and pretty prints. So ladies can wear them for work as well. I enjoy it a lot during raining days. People would ask me where did I get them. I found it so convenient. Not only I can wear in the raining day, also when I cleaning the balcony.
The same company also made a shorter height version. I do have quite a few friends wearing shorter height boots. But I found it is not good for me because I walk a lot and fast. Heigher boots is better.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
0156. Millet Paintings
I spent the whole Saturday on viewing Millet paintings, espacially "Les Gleanuses Salon" and "The Angelus". It seems like this is the only chance we will see those paintings outside of Musee d`Orsay, Paris. I have to say it is worthy to spend 250 bucks, even though there is long wait inline. There are paintings from Millet and the related painters.
I am not going into all the details of Millet and the show itself. I am only going to write my thoughts on four paintings.
Les Gleanuses Salon (The Gleaners) 
Year: 1857
Paint: Oil on canvas
Size: 83.5 x 111 cm
Location: Musee du Louvre, Paris
This painting not only lets me think about Ruth and Boaz , but also reminds me work hard, which both the Lord and apostles reminded us this as well.
The Angelus 
Year: 1857-59
Paint: Oil on canvas
Size: 55 x 66 cm
Location: Musee d`Orsay, Paris
There is something deep within me which hard to describe when I see this painting. I thought about pray in every situation not just heard the evening bells. It is calling and looking up to the Lord at any given time. It also reminds me our pastor mentioned , in our Tuesday Bible study, that God takes over a place starting from prayers. Revival starts at breaking and wrestling in the prayer.
Shepherdess with her flock 
Year: 1864
Paint: Oil on canvas
Size: 81 x 101 cm
Location: Musee d`Orsay, Paris
I enjoy this painting a lot but I could not tell why.
Spring
Year: Spring at Barbizon, 1868-73
Paint: Oil on canvas
Size: 86 x 111 cm
Location: Musee d`Orsay, Paris
It gives the feeling of new life and new start. The rainbow tells us that the sky will clear up after rain stops. No matter how difficulty life is, it will pass one day. God said there will never cover the earth with flood. The rainbow is the proof and His promises never change.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
0155. The Snow Show
Last Saturday morning, I went to the breakfast shop around the corner as usual. I flipped through newspaper while enjoying my brunch. At the entertainment section, there was a post about show grabbed my attention. I scaned throught the content. Be honest, I have no memories of what it was said on the paper, but SNOW. But it did persuade me to purchase the ticket the next day. The price was not cheap, comparing to the concert I attened. Because of the price, I chose the seat on the second floor.
I rushed from work to The National Theater on Thursday night. It's very rare to hear music playing before the show starts. The music was already playing, kind of announcing what was coming. I think it also helpled audience get into the show mood. I looked around me. There were many white, small retangular paper lying around, very SNOW like. On the first floor, I saw an unual short wall behind the front row. The stage was in mid-night blue. I anxiously waiting for the show to started. But something disturbing was happened. A group of ladies around me were chatting merrily before the show. They were so into their coversation that didn't even notice the show started, which was really annoyed.
The entire show is acting with music and some singing. I am not fully understanding the story. My interpretation is presenting audience the relationship between two people and people around them. But what put a smile on my face is at the break time. Before the break, they got the cotton-made spider net all over the first floor. During the break, they come out to play with audience, climbing between rows of chairs, spreading waters, etc. After the show, there were many balls, large or small, to play with, and never ending picture taking. That was a fantastic evening. I would recommend to go if they come again.
ps. In the program guidebook, this group influences some performing of Cirque du Soleil, which one of my favorite show groups. And I was surprised to find out Cirque du Soleil would come to Taiwan perform next year!
Thursday, June 19, 2008
0154. Days With Many Things Came
I keep having something happening after I returned from my vacation at Vancouver. I sent my computer to fix because hard drive has broken track last month. Praise the Lord, it was broken at OS, not data sectors. Then I suddenly couldn't find my flash drive which has tax return information. I found it later that day after scaring myself. Computer at work was not running smoothly last week. Some files couldn't access properly. So I sent to MIS for check and the result is the same as my computer, broken tracks. This morning, I couldn't find my wallet, which also have my employee ID. I still have no clue where it is. If I couldn't find the wallet, I am losing NT$3000. Also after my vacation, there is no break in my work. I smell work direction change two weeks ago. Even though it is not confirmed yet, we are getting busier than before.
I remember Pastor Tsao said a few weeks ago, that God always let him very busy at certain period of time, like everything comes all at same time. Maybe I am in the same situation as well. I admit that I am feeling low recently. I think it is because lots of work to do and also affected by someone else. I was affected by our team leader, who is under great pressure. I didn't deal with this feeling low. All I focus was finishing work early to go home. Today, I was sharing with a sister. She reminded me to be still in the Lord. Yes, be still, what I need to practice right now.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
0149. On Vacation
I don't feel like writing blog?! Not sure if it is because I haven't written for a while.
Finally, I am on two-week vacation. Last time, it was well over an year. But Vancouver is surprisingly chilly. I heard this April has record low temperature. It even snowed on the night I arrived in Vancourver. My mom said Vancouver welcome me with snow. There is a big weather gap between Taipei and Vancouver. It was hard to decide what clothings to take with me. I am glad I throw in few winter clothing at the last minute, since the suit case had some more room. The only thing that I regret I didn't bring with me is my long boots.
Everyone here asks me whether and when I will be moving back. Well, I would like to but God hasn't given me a clear signal yet. So wait for another while. In the next few days, I will visit my prof and a software company. They also plan a hiking over weekend. Rest of time, besides some personal to-do, I hope to read a bit. Two weeks fly fast.
And right now, I have a little hard to sleep at mid-night. Time difference is just not easy to adjust.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
0147. Having Fun
Just two working days after Chinese New year break, I already taking days off to have fun. Well, of course I got invitation from someone else otherwise I will be in the office! But I am not used to go out with those who do not have to work and no plan. It is a challenge to me since I have to work. It was good there was a overall plan, otherwise I couldn't stand it.
We went to Tainan visiting two historic spots and some local foods. But the foods are not what I heard from TV or magazines. Local people took us to dine different taste. We stayed at a friend's apartment in Kaohsiung. The next day, we went to National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium. Because the long distance, we only had half day over there. It was not enough! I want more. So I will find another chance to go there. The third day, I took a long walk around the Love River in Kaohsiung and then headed home first.
I think I should travel with plan myself. I can see my future trips includes Tainan local foods that I didn't get to have this time and visitor attractions, National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium, and other visitor attractions in Kaohsiung.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
0145. Out of Immunity
Mom and Dad came. The days are a little mix-up. One thing which doesn't change after I worked at Taiwan is this: I can't the nag. I am totally out of immunity when it comes to nag. So, it has been arguements, more nagging, then silence. Communication level is at very low end.
I am wondering that I am only an unfinished work. Why always measure me with the final product standard?
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